Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed serious concern over the rising prices of tomatoes and other vegetables in the province.
Chairing a meeting on price control, she directed all departments and officials to take immediate steps to reduce vegetable prices and ensure their smooth supply across Punjab.
She ordered that updated price lists must be clearly displayed at all shops and market entrances so that citizens can easily compare prices. The chief minister stressed that the government’s efforts to control inflation and provide relief should be visible at the public level.
During the meeting, the Price Control and Commodity Management Department presented a plan featuring reforms and new technology to improve price regulation and consumer protection.
Officials briefed the CM about a centralised digital dashboard and a mobile app that will provide real-time information on the availability, stock, and rates of vegetables.
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Additional measures will include GPS-based monitoring of supply chains, tracking vegetable trucks, ensuring flour availability, and checking wheat grinding through the Price Monitoring and Control Centre.
Authorities also informed the chief minister that uniform-designed carts will be introduced across Punjab to bring order to street vending.
Maryam Nawaz approved a uniform branding plan for all 239 Maryam Nawaz Farmers and Vegetable Markets in the province. These markets will have a standard design for shades and shops, uniformed staff, and mechanical sweepers for cleanliness.
She also reviewed proposals to set up low-cost stalls in every neighbourhood and directed officials to ensure strict enforcement of consumer protection laws, especially during Ramazan. The CM was also briefed about the progress on the Nigehbaan Ramazan Package.
